San Francisco struggles with downtown recovery
California is one of the five biggest economies in the world. Among cities in California, downtown area recovery since pandemic lockdowns hasn’t been uniform. Analysis of mobile phone geolocation data...
View ArticleIs climate change a blind spot for CEOs? Or a problem for the next guy to...
A survey of senior business leaders at private and public companies found that just half see climate change as a risk to their organizations. And fewer than 20% consider it a serious risk, according...
View ArticleThe COVID vaccine rollout is kind of a mess. Again.
The latest COVID vaccine formulations are out and designed to counter the virus’s latest mutations. Health experts say it’s important to get vaccinated now to be ready for this fall and winter — when...
View ArticleCalifornia’s $20 minimum wage for fast-food workers is actually a compromise
California is setting one of the highest minimum wages in the country for fast-food workers: $20 an hour. Believe it or not, that’s a compromise that fast-food companies are on board with, because...
View ArticleMore than 130 major companies press world leaders to phase out fossil fuels...
We’re already dealing with the costs of the climate crisis — that’s the message from the more than 130 companies who signed onto a letter urging world leaders to ditch fossil fuels, at least when it...
View ArticleWhen panic could be good for your career and finances
There’s a lot to stress about these days and our finances, of course, are no exception. Maybe you’re worried about spending this holiday season or what market fluctuations could mean for your...
View ArticleSafe parking programs are difficult to fund, but sorely needed
On Thursday, House lawmakers will unveil bipartisan legislation to use federal dollars to pay for neighborhood programs that provide safe places to park for people who are living in their vehicles....
View ArticleAn inside look at the return of Marketplace’s “Million Bazillion” podcast
Marketplace’s award-winning podcast “Million Bazillion” is back with a new season! Hosted by Bridget Bodnar and Ryan Perez, the family-friendly show makes younger audiences smarter about the economy....
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Ford renews a Detroit train depot in hopes of anchoring a new tech hub
Outside of the towering Michigan Central Station, landscapers are putting the finishing touches on a lush green campus, adding rows of trees. “I’ve been told by the architects that Ford wanted...
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In a changing Detroit, GM moves headquarters out of the iconic Renaissance...
General Motors recently made a huge decision. It’s relocating its headquarters out of the giant Renaissance Center complex along the Detroit waterfront and into a smaller, newer structure downtown,...
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Open streets helped New Yorkers endure the pandemic. Now, some want the...
In Brooklyn, New York, there’s an effort to give New Yorkers something they covet: more space. In this case, the goal is to extend temporary pedestrian spaces — which helped many endure pandemic...
View ArticleSt. Louis is in a real estate “death spiral.” Can it get out?
This week, we’ve been looking at some of the ways cities are changing to meet the future of how we work and live. Today, a cautionary tale from St Louis, a city struggling with what some call a “real...
View ArticleHow might cities be able to get out of the dreaded “real estate doom loop”?
This week, we’ve been looking at some of the ways cities are changing to meet the future of how we work and live. A lot of those changes have come as a result of the pandemic, and the prevalence of...
View ArticleInside the world of gender-affirming vocal care
About half the states in this country have laws banning health insurers from having transgender exclusions and half do not, according to Colorado-based think tank Movement Advancement Project. Several...
View ArticleFrom “gay neighborhoods” to “gay regions,” how LGBTQ community spaces are...
It’s pride month, when festivals and parades take place around the globe often in so-called “gayborhoods” or “gay neighborhoods,” a sort of catch all term for LGBTQ+ communities. Think West Hollywood...
View ArticleWhy taxpayers keep footing much of the bill for new sports stadiums
We’ve been tracking how cities across the U.S. are recovering from the pandemic and changing to accommodate how we’ll live and work in the future. This includes a push for more affordable housing,...
View ArticleDoes Social Security increase the national debt? It depends on how you define...
The national debt is, well, monumental. Currently, it’s north of $34 trillion. There are all kinds of ideas for shrinking the government’s annual budget shortfall and minimizing its impact on the...
View ArticleVP Kamala Harris charts her own economic path as presidential hopeful
The Democratic National Convention kicks off Monday in Chicago with a prime-time speech by President Joe Biden. And while Democrats will be touting his administration’s accomplishments, presidential...
View ArticleAt the DNC, mayors underscore need for affordable housing
President Joe Biden’s victory lap last night included mentions of how far the economy has come from the depths of pandemic lockdowns and massive job losses. And while there’s a lot to celebrate, the...
View ArticleWith Chicago in the spotlight during the DNC, how is the city’s economy faring?
This year’s Democratic National Convention is taking place in solidly blue Chicago. But economically, the city has fallen behind. Chicago has one of the highest unemployment rates of any major U.S....
View ArticleDemocratic National Convention not the pick-me-up hoped for by Chicago area...
The Democratic National Convention in Chicago is spread out throughout the city, even if the main primetime events are at the United Center near downtown. That means a lot of local restaurants were...
View ArticleHigh cost of living a key focus as Kamala Harris takes the stage at the DNC
The economy and the higher cost of living due to inflation are important factors shaping this election.And on Thursday night, when Vice President Kamala Harris delivers her primetime speech at the...
View ArticleKamala Harris outlines economic priorities on the last night of the DNC
Vice President Kamala Harris closed the Democratic National Convention Thursday night with an acceptance speech that broadly laid out her priorities. And when it comes to dollars and cents, she...
View ArticleEconomic issues take the stage during the presidential debate
Former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris participated in their first, and potentially only, presidential debate on Tuesday night. Among the most contentious issues were their...
View ArticleWill converting hotels into apartments ease the affordable housing shortage?
A shortage of affordable housing is a big theme in the election this fall, and both presidential candidates have offered proposals to build more homes. In one corner of the real estate investment...
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